Banking during the COVID-19 outbreak
There are many things to worry about these days, but the safety of funds within America’s financial institutions is not one of them. Monies in…
Finance
Is the time right to refinance?
As I write this column, it’s Friday, March 13. Even though it will be nearly mid-April by the time it is published, I believe it’s…
Your money: Was too much money deposited into your bank? It may be a scam
A Troy, Mich., man picked up the phone and a man who called himself Alex Wade was on the line. Wade, who said he worked…
Avoiding the midcareer financial worry trap
Even the most successful people have financial worries. One thing I have learned as a financial adviser is that the outward image we perceive of…
Increase your home value with sweat equity
Have you heard the term “sweat equity” and wondering what it means? While sweat equity can involve sweating, the term is generally used to describe…
Resolution: Make state and local tax a priority in 2020
We’ve entered a new year and a new decade, and it’s often a time when business owners will consider ways in which to improve their…
Employment is the key to the strength of the economy
The economic recovery we are enjoying began in June 2009 after the severe recession associated with the financial crisis ended. As of January, we are…
Tips on how to make yourself a better home loan candidate
There are several factors that play into getting a mortgage. If you’re prepped upfront and plan accordingly, you should be on your way to enjoying…